Isl and lIvIng SPD releases weekly blotter

As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued on Tuesday that will include real time information about law enforcement response to criminal activity

Other enforcement actions

∫ On July 28, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed The driver was subsequently issued a citation for unlawful speed and a notice to appear for never having a driver's license issued

∫ On July 30, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed The driver was subsequently issued citations for unlawful speed, failing to have a child in a car seat and a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license

∫ On July 31, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed The driver was subsequently issued a citation for unlawful speed and a notice to appear for never having a driver's license issued

Enforcement operations statistics

73 warnings issued: 3

∫ Field interviews: 5

∫ Residential area checks: 2,810

∫ Business area checks: 905

∫ Total area checks: 5,812

∫ Reported burglaries: 3

∫ Reported thefts: 4

∫ Total CAD calls: 6,891

Impor tant reminders

The city of Sanibel's 2021 and 2022 Hurricane Re-entry Passes are still valid If you have one, you do not need to re-apply for a new pass

Updated information on the Sanibel Boat Ramp:

∫ The boat ramp is open to permit holders on weekdays, weekends and holidays

∫ The boat ramp is open to the public (non-permit holders) on weekdays that are not holidays for a $40 daily fee

∫ There is no beach access at the Sanibel Boat Ramp at this time.

∫ Commercial use of the boat ramp is prohibited

∫ Fines for violations at the boat ramp are $250

See BLOTTER, page 15

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